User manual MIELE K 2329 S

[. . . ] Operating and installation instructions Refrigerator K 2329 S To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. G M. -Nr. 35 Description of the appliance a Temperature selector b Winter setting switch with indicator light c Light contact switch d Freezer compartment e Shelf f Condensate channel and drain hole g Fruit and vegetable containers h Butter and cheese compartment i Egg tray j Door shelf k Interior lighting l Divider 4 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled. Disposal of your old appliance Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. [. . . ] Shell fish, for example, deteriorates faster than fish, and fish deteriorates faster than meat. Meat Meat should be stored loosely covered in suitable containers or packaging. Allowing the surface of the meat to dry slightly helps to prevent the growth of bacteria. To prevent the risk of bacterial cross-contamination meat should not be allowed to come into contact with other foods. 17 Adjusting the interior fittings Moving the shelves The shelves can be adjusted according to the height of the food. ^ Pull the shelf forward as far as it will go; then lift it upwards to remove it. ^ With the rear barrier facing upwards, place the shelf at the required position. The rear barrier must face upwards to prevent food from touching the back of the appliance and freezing to it. Adjusting the door shelves ^ Push the door shelf upwards, then remove it by pulling it forwards. Ensure that it is securely pushed back into position. Moving the bottle divider The bottle divider can be moved to the left or right to ensure that bottles are held securely in position when the door is opened and shut. Split shelf In order to accommodate tall items in the appliance, one of the shelves is divided. ^ Pull the front half of the glass shelf forwards slightly and then push it carefully under the rear half. 18 Freezing and storing food Using the freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment to: ­ store frozen food, ­ make ice cubes and ice cream, ­ freeze small quantities of fresh food. Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing ­ The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. ­ The following types of food are not suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears. ­ To retain colour, taste and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. To blanch: bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and immerse the vegetables in the fast boiling water for 2-3 minutes, depending on the variety. ­ Lean meat freezes better than fatty meat, and can be stored for considerably longer. ­ To prevent chops, steaks, cutlets or rolled meat from freezing together in solid blocks when packed, separate with a sheet of plastic freezer film. Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer compartment, check ­ that the packaging is not damaged, ­ the use by date, ­ the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C. ^ Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or box to transport it. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. 19 Freezing and storing food ­ Do not season fresh foods or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only season cooked food lightly before freezing but care should be taken as the taste of some spices alters when frozen. This causes already frozen food to thaw, and increases the energy consumption considerably. Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the freezer. [. . . ] To ensure sufficient ventilation, the ventilation gaps must not be covered over. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Location This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room. The room temperature should not go above or below the climate range for which the appliance is designed. The higher the ambient temperature of the room, the more energy the appliance requires to operate. [. . . ]